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Melbourne, capital of Victoria Australia is a fine city benefiting from beautiful beaches, a moderate climate and good rainfall. The settlement that was originally built around seafaring trade has grown up and is now a modern city providing a great ... More

Melbourne, capital of Victoria Australia is a fine city benefiting from beautiful beaches, a moderate climate and good rainfall. The settlement that was originally built around seafaring trade has grown up and is now a modern city providing a great lifestyle for its growing population and some fantastic boutique hotel accommodation options.

Villa Donati with its classic exterior detailing and chic modern interior has been justly described as one of Melbourne's best bed and breakfast establishments. It provides all the basic amenities plus personal touches including the owner's private art collection and individually styled rooms.

The only privately owned and operated five star hotel in Melbourne, the Lyall Hotel and Spa embodies its chic address by providing grand hotel service on an intimate and personal scale. It has forty suites fitted out in contemporary oriental style providing an ambience that attracts guests in search of personal recognition and attention to individual needs.

The Hotel Lindrum in Melbourne's downtown CBD is a sophisticated haven for tourists in the cosmopolitan city. Just minutes from fine theatres, restaurants and Melbourne Cricket Ground, the Lindrum combines modern design throughout its fifty nine rooms and public facilities with a very high level of personal service.

Just minutes away from Melbourne's finest beaches and trendiest shops and restaurants, the art deco Prince Hotel is regarded as one of the smartest places to be, on account of the restrained contemporary luxury of its rooms, and fine views of Port Phillip Bay. Guest also benefit from the excellent in-house Circa restaurant and the fine Mink vodka bar.